Athletics
Southington, Connecticut, offers a comprehensive athletics program for both high school and middle school students, providing a well-rounded foundation for young athletes. At the middle school level, students at both John F. Kennedy and DePaolo Middle Schools can participate in a variety of sports, including soccer, cross country, basketball, and track and field, which help build fundamental skills and foster teamwork. As students transition to Southington High School, they can further develop their athletic abilities through a more competitive program, featuring sports like football, basketball, baseball, and swimming. The high school athletics program is known for its success and strong community support, with the Blue Knights consistently competing at a high level in regional and state competitions. Both high school and middle school programs emphasize personal growth, sportsmanship, and the importance of balancing athletics with academics.
Mission Statement
The mission of each SHS athletic program first and foremost is to build virtues and life skills within student-athletes as an extension of our learning community. Simultaneously, our programs and student-athletes will strive to be as competitive as possible on the field of play while exhibiting exemplary sportsmanship, academic efforts, and behavioral practices. The understanding must exist that providing a safe, positive, and enjoyable experience for students is a priority for program leadership.
Arbiter Family ID Registration
We are excited to announce that we are now offering the convenience of online registration through FamilyID. FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible. When you register through FamilyID, the system keeps track of your information in your FamilyID profile. You enter your information only once for each family member for multiple uses and multiple programs. Directions on how to use FamilyID.
Contact Us
District Athletic Office
720 Pleasant Street
Southington, CT 06489
Phone: 860-628-3229 x11425